Japan floods wreak havoc in the country; throw travel plans into a tizzy!

The land of the rising sun, Japan, is going through one of the worst natural disasters since 1983. According to news reports, Japan is reeling under the onslaught of massive rain, caused due to “super typhoon” Maria. Reportedly, the typhoon has brought in storms and floods in Japan causing loss of life and property. About 114 or more civilians have died in the floods until now, while 61 are reported as missing. So far, more than 2 million people have been asked to leave the central and western parts of Japan owing to flash floods and landslides.

News has it that a man was drawn into a drainage pipe, and an old woman lost her life when strong wind swept her away by its sheer force. Apparently, the stormy crisis has left about 11200 homes in Japan deprived of electricity and water. Travellers intending to visit Japan should look into transport information, check for disruption and follow instructions by the local authorities, which include orders for evacuation.

“We’ve never had this kind of rain before,” an official from Japanese Meteorological Agency was quoted as saying by a news website. As per the emergency warnings issued recently, the island of Shikoku is expected to receive about 11 inches of rain today. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, while addressing a crisis committee lately, mentioned that “there are still many people whose safety has yet to be confirmed.”

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Japan floods wreak havoc in the country; throw travel plans into a tizzy!

The land of the rising sun, Japan, is going through one of the worst natural disasters since 1983. According to news reports, Japan is reeling under the onslaught of massive rain, caused due to “super...